30 November 2008
The Criterion Collection Online Cinematheque
The Criterion name has been a mark of film classics since they shot out a Citizen Kane laserdisc in the 1984. Last May, they made the move to Blu-Ray, and now they’re marking a new chapter with online rental for $5.
The selection is limited for now, but they promise much more to come, and they’ve started with a great selection of titles — I recommend Ratcatcher and Au Revoir Les Enfants. This morning I’m going to check out Lord of The Flies.
For a detailed explanation of the new site, check out this video on the Current, their blog, and while you’re there you can read essays, keep up with announcements and read blog posts from people like James L. Brooks, and Martin Scorsese.
Colin Bergh
11/30 at 02:28 PM
Sounds like a good Sunday plan.
jackie
11/30 at 03:22 PM
Perfect
justin
11/30 at 06:19 PM
this is great. so, i guess the only ones you can watch online are the 20 titles they provide in the “online” section? do they change up this selection?
Gabe
11/30 at 06:47 PM
I think this part of the site just launched. They promise to get new movies up weekly, which would be cool.
Maybe this is going to be the start of more integration between internet and TV stuff. I know I’m going to be hooking my computer up to the TV to watch these.
André
12/02 at 11:44 AM
I’m curious to see what they are going to do with these advertisement sponsored online movie festivals…